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Data Adapters



Fractal:Edge's modular, standards-based data adapter layer allows Fractal:Intelligence and Fractal:Server to plug-in seamlessly to a wide range of enterprise data sources such as Oracle, DB2, SAP and Analysis Services simultaneously and in real-time if required.

Currently available data adapters include:

  • CSV

    - generic text-based database format

  • XML

    - generic mark-up language format

  • OLE DB / ODBC

    - data interface standard implemented by Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Sybase, Access and all other major database applications

  • OLAP / MDX

    - multi-dimensional interface standard implemented by Microsoft Analysis Services, SAP Business Information Warehouse, Hyperion Essbase, Cognos PowerPlay, Business Objects OLAP Intelligence, SAS 9 and other business intelligence tools

  • SQL Server 2005

    - take full advantage of the latest innovations in SQL Server 2005 with adapters for the Data Engine, Analysis Services and Reporting Engine.

  • Excel

    - ubiquitous spreadsheet tool

  • Bloomberg

    - leading realtime market data platform
Data adapters can be developed quickly for proprietary data sources and other interface standards by Fractal:Edge or 3rd parties using the Fractal:SDK.
 

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